Great South Run 2008
Sunday 26th October 2008
A sea breeze and beautiful coastline await YOU! For experienced competitve runners this is the perfect opportunity to set a new personal best. Whilst those of you who prefer a slower pace, its an ideal time to take in some of the beautiful scenery surrounding the south coast. And the best bit? - raising lots of money for charity of course!
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Take part in the 17th Great South Run and be part of the World's second largest 10 mile road race! This coastal 10 mile run really does have something for everyone. Voted one the most popular road races in the UK by Runners' World magazine, this is an unmissable opportunity to get together with friends and family and have a great day out! Its a very flat course, with chip timing for all senior runners, so what are you waiting for, ditch the treadmill and get down to Portsmouth!
Whether you have your own place or you would like to take advantage of one of our charities' guaranteed places we can put you on the start line on Sunday 26th October 2008.
Simply click here for an information pack to register your interest to run for your favourite charity
The 2008 Great South Run will be held on Sunday 26th October
The Great South Run follows a flat 10 mile coastal route (16km) around Portsmouth and surrounding areas.
Tens of thousands of people run 10 mile road races every year - many of them for the first time. It's therefore perfectly achievable for the 'average' person to complete the course but you DO need to train - and that means more than just a couple of jogs in the park!
However, help is at hand in our fitness advice pages where we give you a range of sample training schedules. Your chosen charity may also be able to give you help and support in terms of your training plan but whatever you do don't do nothing!
Running is one of those great sports where you won't need lots of expensive equipment. Admittedly running shoes can be expensive but they should last for around 500 miles which is 6 months on an average 25 miles/week training schedule. Once again help is at hand in the form of our Kit Advice pages where you will learn the importance of choosing the correct running shoes. But it's not enough to just choose the correct shoes - you've got to buy them at least a couple of months before the event itself so that you can wear them in!
Most charities will ask you to raise at least £150 to take part in the Great South Run.
However, you shouldn't find it difficult to raise £150 - after all you don't run 10 miles every day do you?! Top tips include asking your employer to match everything else you raise pound for pound and asking people to sponsor you per mile (so the minimum you'll get from anybody is £10!
Once again more advice is available is on doitforcharity.com on our Fundraising Advice pages and your chosen charity should be able to help out as well
Simply click here to request an information pack and register your interest to run in the Great South Run. Hundreds of charities on doitforcharity.com have places available and as long as you commit to raising the minimum sponsorship they will be delighted to have you running on their behalf!
Location:
Portsmouth
Registration Fee:
£25 approx
Distance (KM):
16
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